Multi award-winning photographer Annie Healey will be presenting her talk to Smethwick Photographic Society members and guests alike on Thursday 2nd April 2026. 

Annie’s talk is entitled, “The Wildlife of Costa Rica”.

Annie has spent the last 12 years gaining her distinctions and accreditations, to achieve photographic excellence. She had two images shortlisted in the 2021 Close-up Photographer of the Year and in 2022, was shortlisted in the British Wildlife Photography Awards. She is also one of a select 60 photographers to have a print accepted in the prestigious Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) Masters of Print in 2020, 2021 and 2024, winning a Silver Medal for a Judge’s Choice in 2021 and 2024. 

In addition Annie is also an assessor on the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Natural History Associate & Fellowship Panel. Annie is an Honorary Member of Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society, having held many Committee posts over the years, and is also a member of Molesey Photographic Club, where she is part of the External Competitions Selection Group. A former President of the Surrey Photographic Association (SPA), Annie is now the Chair of the SPA Exhibitions & Events Sub-Committee, organising the Biennial Exhibition and all Inter-Club Competitions and events. Annie is renowned for her nature photography and audience members (live and virtual) will be treated to a plethora of photographs, showing many different species, showcasing the diverse and extensive range of amazing wildlife to be found in the various ecosystems of Costa Rica. 

Both Annie’s RPS Natural History Associateship and Fellowship distinctions were achieved with images of Costa Rican wildlife.

Here’s a selection of what we can expect from Annie:

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